Senior Network Architect – Juniper & Palo Alto, Onsite

Talantir; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect in Philadelphia, onsite five days a week. You will lead the design, deployment, and operation of global network infrastructure, with deep hands-on Juniper and Palo Alto expertise, focusing on MPLS, BGP, QoS, VoIP, and IP Video Surveillance (IPVS).

The role blends architectural vision with practical implementation, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable networks for mission‑critical services and ensuring

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in network engineering.
• 3+ years in network architect or lead senior role.
• Hands-on Juniper/Junos MX/EX/QFX/SRX and Palo Alto environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, plan, and deploy highly available WAN, LAN, and data center networks using Juniper MX/EX/QFX and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Develop and maintain MPLS core including L2/L3 VPNs and traffic engineering.
• Design and implement complex BGP routing policies for multi-homed and inter-AS connectivity.
• Lead network strategy initiatives aligned with business objectives and security standards.
• Design, implement, and fine‑tune QoS policies for VoIP and video services.
• Ensure reliable VoIP delivery and IP Video Surveillance (IPVS) integration.
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support and perform root-cause analysis.

Job description

Talantir is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect in Philadelphia, onsite five days a week. You will lead the design, deployment, and operation of global network infrastructure, with deep hands-on Juniper and Palo Alto expertise, focusing on MPLS, BGP, QoS, VoIP, and IP Video Surveillance (IPVS).

The role blends architectural vision with practical implementation, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable networks for mission‑critical services and ensuring